JULY 23, 2009 ISSUE
The Greater Avery Tour de Art Saturday
Mike Hill, owner of ArtPurveyors.com in Foscoe, reports that the first Greater Avery Tour de Art held on the fourth Saturday in June had a fantastic turnout. The Tour de Art takes place at 12 participating galleries and studios in the Foscoe, Banner Elk, Linville and greater Avery County areas.
If you missed the first one, the good news is that the Tour de Art will take place every fourth Saturday through October. The next event is this Saturday, July 25. Tour hours are 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., although some galleries will be open earlier and later.
The gallery tour will include original paintings by established and emerging artists, pottery, sculpture, fine art reproductions, framing, lighting and more. Various galleries may also feature refreshments, special sales and other activities.
A map of the entire tour is available at each location, and yellow directional signs will help guide gallery tourists along the 105, 184, 194 and 221 highways. Additionally, some area restaurants and businesses will offer special discounts to Tour de Art participants. For more information about the Tour de Art, call 828-963-7246.
1. Kevin Beck Studio
1590 Shull’s Mill Road, Boone
828-963-1181
The Kevin Beck Studio, featuring original oils, pastels and giclee prints by Kevin Beck, will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The studio currently features paintings of local High Country scenes and “Sleepyheads”—paintings that feature subjects sleeping in on Saturday mornings with their dogs.
The studio will serve organic tea from the Becks’ garden during the Tour de Art.
2. ArtPurveyors.com
112 Aldridge Park (105 South), Foscoe
828-963-7246
The Art-o-mat machine at ArtPurveyors.com has been freshly refilled with new work by artists from all over the world. Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art. Among the new artists featured are Barefoot Artist, John D. Gall, Kirk Adam, Ray Jordan, Linda Wyatt, Corey Hagen, ART BAR and numerous others. Also available in the Art-o-mat will be works in renowned local artist Banister Pope’s “Roadside Evangelism” series. Pope’s Art-o-mat-sized works are available for only $5.
Wildflowers Fine Art Editions announces the launch of the giclee edition titled “Don’t Hog The Couch,” a whimsical illustration by area artist Alan Gordon, and the first giclee edition by Amy Funderburk from her series of Irish landscapes titled “Manifestation of Rabbit.” In addition, Daniel Smith Oil and Watercolor Paints will be discounted at 40 percent off suggested retail. ArtPurveyors.com also announces the launch of the official Tour de Art t-shirts for $11.99 each.
The Carlton Gallery will feature a special exhibition called “Spirit of the Horse” during the Avery Tour de Art.
3. Carlton Gallery
10360 Highway 105 South, Banner Elk
828-963-4288
The Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk will feature a special “Spirit of the Horse” exhibition during the second monthly Avery Tour de Art on Saturday, July 25. The special showing will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The energy and beauty of the horse is artistically displayed in oil paintings, mixed media collages and black and white photography. Each piece of equine art expresses the depth of passion and respect artists Vae Hamilton, Toni Carlton, Holly Glasscock, Jim Crompton and Jack Stoddart feel for the horse.
4. Linville Gallery
4004 Highway 105 South, Suite #102, Banner Elk
828-898-8405
During the Tour de Art, the Linville Gallery in Banner Elk will feature original oil paintings by Dennis Sheehan and Tony Griffin as part of an ongoing exhibition that closes on Sunday, July 26.
The gallery will serve light refreshments and remain open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. The Art Cellar Gallery & Framemakers
920 Shawneehaw Avenue (Highway 184), Banner Elk
828-898-5175
The Art Cellar Gallery features the ongoing exhibition Dunlap, Burgess, Dunlap: A Family Exhibition, including the works of William Dunlap, Linda Burgess and Maggie Dunlap, during the Avery Tour de Art on Saturday. Bill Dunlap’s landscape paintings are familiar to the High Country, as he taught at ASU from 1970 to 1979. His wife Linda Burgess and her narrative landscape paintings, as well as daughter Maggie, who creates whimsical and dark-feeling drawings, join him in the exhibition.
Also featured during the Tour de Art will be the work of local artist Norma Murphy. “Tea with Norma Murphy” from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. will feature Murphy’s works in collage, oil and paper, including recent tea scenes and floral still life, and a discussion with the artist. The Art Cellar will serve iced tea, lemonade and light refreshments.
6. The Cheese House Gallery (Avery Arts Council)
630 Shawneehaw Avenue (Highway 184), Banner Elk
828-898-4292
The Avery Arts Council’s Cheese House Gallery continues to display the exhibition Three Docs: From the Healing Arts to the Visual Arts throughout the month of July. The exhibition features paintings by retired doctors Andy Burnam, Mark Littlejohn and Gerald Olsen in acrylics, oils and watercolor. Collectors will find works available at very reasonable prices, said LouAnn Morehouse, executive director of the Avery Arts Council.
The Cheese House Gallery will be open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. during the Tour de Art.
7. Clark Gallery
393 Shawneehaw Avenue (Highway 184), Banner Elk
828-898-2095
The gallery’s seven featured artists are Bob Clark, Tony Griffin, Gregory L. Smith, James Kerr, Lowell Hayes, Ben Long and Chris Clark. The gallery features oils on canvas and linen.
8. Sally Nooney Art Gallery
7137 Highway 194 South, Banner Elk
828-963-7347
Irish watercolor artist Paula Vaughan-Wancl, just back from her one-woman show in Germany, is the guest artist this month at Sally Nooney Gallery.
View the variety of paintings on display and to learn how art is created as Paula and Sally demonstrate painting techniques throughout the day on Saturday. The gallery will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The paintings of Lynne Hutelmyer, pictured here with her dog Sandy, will show in a one-day exhibition at Alta Vista Gallery in Valle Crucis on Saturday.
9. Alta Vista Gallery
2839 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis
828-963-5247
Alta Vista Gallery in Valle Crucis will host a unique “Porch Show” on Saturday, July 25, to feature acrylic and watercolor landscapes by Boone painter Lynne Hutelmyer. The show will literally be shown on the large front porch of Alta Vista Gallery, which is located in a National Register Historic farmhouse—and yes, there are rockers and a swing.
The paintings by Hutelmyer will be shown for one day, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Iced tea and cookies will be served on the porch and inside the gallery, which represents more than 100 artists. Hutelmyer is an artist known for her vibrant and unique use of modeling paste along with acrylic paints to bring out the texture of nature in her landscapes. Hutelmyer’s landscapes feature scenery from all over the United States with many representing interpretations of her husband Joe’s photography.
“Hutelmyer’s paintings show a lot of emotion,” said Alta Vista Gallery owner Maria Santomasso-Hyde. “Viewers of her art will connect with feelings. Also, customers really like the tactile nature of her work.” To see some of the art, click to www.altavistagallery.com.
10. 87 Ruffin St. Gallery
87 Ruffin Street, Linville
828-737-0420
87 Ruffin St. Gallery features a large collection of Southern folk art, woodcarvings and hundreds of artful pieces, from pottery to handcrafted furniture. The gallery is located at the Old Hampton Store in Linville.
11. Crossnore Gallery
205 Johnson Lane, Crossnore
828-733-3144
For Saturday’s Tour de Art, Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery will present “An Afternoon of Art and Meditation.” Harpist Anne Appleton will perform by the labyrinth and the gallery. The gallery will serve refreshments, and guests can enjoy exhibitions of hand-built porcelain by Jo Lydia and Ian Craven and oil and egg tempura paintings by Daniel Ambrose.
Visitors can also learn about the Crossnore School, view a fresco by Ben Long, watch weavers at work in the Weaving Room and Museum and enjoy the sounds and smells of the labyrinth and the healing garden.
12. Anvil Arts Studio/Sculpture Gallery
9600 Linville Falls Highway (Highway 221), Linville Falls
828-765-6226
The Anvil Arts Studio and Sculpture Gallery in Linville Falls will hold an open house and studio show feature new sculptures and other works by Bill Brown. The gallery will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will serve drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Brown’s works include contemporary sculpture, sculptural lighting and paintings from a myriad of materials, such as steel, copper, bronze and various patinas.
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